Generally speaking, Ireland tended to wear a change kit when shorts clashes occurred, but this time they stayed in their new home shirts and used the shorts from the 2003 away kit, featuring the newly updated crest.

However, in addition, they opted to wear the away socks too, creating a new visual.

A 0-0 draw was the result. The following year, Ireland would take to wearing white socks as first choice, but France – wearing all-blue – won 1-0 at Lansdowne Road in September 2005 to end The Boys in Green’s hopes of qualifying for the World Cup.